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Nick-Ian β€” Kingdom Hearts: Leon The Lion Heart

Published: 2013-12-02 10:52:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 9136; Favourites: 538; Downloads: 145
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Description First time seeing Leon making his gun sword bigger while fighting him in the coliseum, I was like, "Ooh! Shiny!" So I made a mental note, "I'm gonna draw that!".


I used an older sketch book. The last drawings there were dated 2010. I forgot how the paper feels. I had to refresh myself and tweak my use of poster colors.Β 


Expect more Kingdom Hearts artworks. Since I'm still playing it. By the way, I just defeated the Phantom. That's one super boss down. If only Sephiroth is as easy. And that Unknown jerk too...

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Comments: 78

Jester-Hellequin [2015-01-15 07:54:27 +0000 UTC]

BADASS also HE AND THE FF GANG BETTER SHOW UP IN 3

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SomewhereCalledHere [2014-11-12 20:56:10 +0000 UTC]

I think you NILED it! His expression is just... perfect, looks very much Leon. Also, that Griever background - genius!

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starburn [2014-02-13 00:25:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh my word. Ooooh my word this is a BEAUTIFUL work!! Leon is my favorite character and you draw him just so well! I love all the wrinkles in the clothes, his expression, his HAIR, and the simple background! Aaaaaugh perfect!! <3

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BrendaMaryan [2014-02-09 15:41:06 +0000 UTC]

you use felt tip pen?

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Alexx-C [2014-01-22 04:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Cool composition

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ghero97 [2014-01-18 06:01:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow, absolutely amazing! That red lion in the background is beyond amazing!

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Whiterisu [2013-12-11 14:55:21 +0000 UTC]

The pose fitting the logo in the background is a really clever idea, COOL!! O:

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oOFlorianeOo [2013-12-06 22:05:04 +0000 UTC]

So nicely doe, as everytime, I love it I like the composition very much, the position fit so well with the Lion background

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otter1408 [2013-12-06 19:46:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you're just on a roll man!

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Whiplash3 [2013-12-04 22:42:23 +0000 UTC]

I love the pearlescent coloring on the sword! Epic job!

The art really has a dynamic motion to it because of the Griever background. I think you have excellent drawing taste.

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Nick-Ian In reply to Whiplash3 [2013-12-05 23:20:25 +0000 UTC]

Yeap! Leon's sword has that mother-of-pearls type of shine on it when he uses his special abilities. So I wanted to make that come out more in this drawing. Thanks! Β 

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LadyJuxtaposition [2013-12-04 19:29:19 +0000 UTC]

For apparent reason, I love Squall with longer hair; it makes him more older and handsome. Just saying.

Really good job on the details, and the lion Griever design as a background to frame him in, GENIUS!

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Nick-Ian In reply to LadyJuxtaposition [2013-12-05 23:19:21 +0000 UTC]

I think so too! And he seems to look more youthful in this version too. Β 

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LadyJuxtaposition In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-06 22:14:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes. He got his looks from his father.

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Ajanime22 [2013-12-04 02:02:53 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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Nick-Ian In reply to Ajanime22 [2013-12-05 23:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Β 

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diskfire [2013-12-03 23:06:01 +0000 UTC]

Man, I wonder if Tesuya Nomura himself wears that many belts.

Awesome job.

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Nick-Ian In reply to diskfire [2013-12-05 23:18:50 +0000 UTC]

Oh dude, don't get me started with the BELTS!!! WHY???!!! Even Sephiroth has belts on his chest! SEriously!

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Xalbanx [2013-12-03 16:39:23 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, Love how you shaped the aura to make it look like a lion

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Nick-Ian In reply to Xalbanx [2013-12-05 23:18:07 +0000 UTC]

Yeap! Thanks so much! Β 

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Xemta1027 [2013-12-03 06:26:27 +0000 UTC]

So boss! *_*, I hope to reach your level sir.

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Nick-Ian In reply to Xemta1027 [2013-12-05 23:17:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! With practice and diligence! Β 

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STRAYsketches [2013-12-03 06:07:58 +0000 UTC]

omg... this is awesome!

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Nick-Ian In reply to STRAYsketches [2013-12-05 23:17:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Β 

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KevinOLyatt [2013-12-03 03:38:12 +0000 UTC]

Squall: "POWERRRR!!!!!"Β 

Me: "=O"

*sword gets massive*

Me: "... Yesssssssss~"

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Nick-Ian In reply to KevinOLyatt [2013-12-05 23:17:24 +0000 UTC]

That's me too! Β 

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KevinOLyatt In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-06 05:05:22 +0000 UTC]

Hehehehehe yeah, Squall's such a beast.Β 

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FenrixIX [2013-12-03 02:41:21 +0000 UTC]

I love how you incorporated the lion head into this piece, very nice!

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Nick-Ian In reply to FenrixIX [2013-12-05 23:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Well, since Squall likes lions a lot. I bet he has a lion plushy in his bed (that he never shows to ANYONE).

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FenrixIX In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-07 23:07:15 +0000 UTC]

Its name would be Lion Heart, so he'd be... sleeping with Lion Heart... ;D

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Amithist [2013-12-03 00:41:47 +0000 UTC]

Squall is so awesome! Β Though Leon is pretty cool too through a Kingdom Hearts sorta way. Very nice details and love the Lionheart effect around him.

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Nick-Ian In reply to Amithist [2013-12-05 23:16:15 +0000 UTC]

I do think they all look younger in Kingdom Hearts. Which has its charms in its own way.

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Amithist In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-06 00:44:50 +0000 UTC]

Ya, after it's a mix of Square Enix and Disney. XD

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Anarloth [2013-12-03 00:13:30 +0000 UTC]

Really great work! All the details are awesome!

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Nick-Ian In reply to Anarloth [2013-12-05 23:15:39 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much!

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Anarloth In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-11 22:50:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Genasis [2013-12-02 23:37:55 +0000 UTC]

I love the sword!!!!Β 

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Nick-Ian In reply to Genasis [2013-12-05 23:15:28 +0000 UTC]

thank you! Β 

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NewHex [2013-12-02 22:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Sephiroth is easy. Maybe, waaaaay easier than "Unknown", I never had Final Mix and I can't buy a Playstation 3 XD

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Nick-Ian In reply to NewHex [2013-12-02 23:41:07 +0000 UTC]

Wah!!! Are you sure??? He kicks my ass too much! The real problem I have with him is his Heartless Angel move. I know you have to hit him before he casts it, but sometimes he teleports too far away for me to reach him in time. :tear: And when I use an elixir, he slashes me too quickly before using it. :frustration:


Buuuut... I beat I'll beat him sooner or later. I mean I beat Remnant of Vanitas and Mysterious Figure in Birth by Sleep long ago. Just need patience.

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bat12 In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-05 14:48:18 +0000 UTC]

There are two possible strategy's. One: get really good at locking on quickly so you can lock on as soon as he teleports so you can run up to him really fast and hit him thereby rendering the move useless. Two: really practice either blocking or dodge roll wait for him to attack use either to avoid the attack then very quickly use an elixir. make sure you have counter guard active before beginning the fight. Β  Β  Β 

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Nick-Ian In reply to bat12 [2013-12-05 23:15:19 +0000 UTC]

I think I have to practice timing my elixir use when I DO get caught by his Heartless Angel move. So far, that's the only ability I have a problem with. The others, not that much.

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NewHex In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-03 12:17:18 +0000 UTC]

Hahah, totally. I find Vanitas Remnant and Misterious Figure waaay more difficult, as in what I saw through gameplays in Youtube. Β The Heartless Angel move asks you some what of luck and to get used to Dodge Roll or Glide abilities, but if you see it won't work, use Megalixir or any item close to that.

And I say that he is easy with me playing as Sora in normal Kingdom Hearts, I bet that with Final Mix he has few abilities similar to Kingdom Hearts 2 (or at least to his Limit Form).

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Nick-Ian In reply to NewHex [2013-12-05 23:14:17 +0000 UTC]

Wah! I suck at the Superglide ability. I find it too slow to reach Sephiroth when he's casting Heartless Angel. I rely on his Slide attack more.Β 


I still haven't depleted Sephiroth's HP low enough to see him REALLY get out of control with his Limit Break mode. I saw that he casts meteors and orbs in that form. *shivers*

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NewHex In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-05 23:48:00 +0000 UTC]

It's always cool to battle with him, I win but I also lose a lot too, especially if I'm lazy. I love that kind of dificult in games

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Akatsuki-no-Aiko [2013-12-02 19:00:30 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh this is great! The composition is amazing as always! He looks cool and serious! that Lion (I know... griever) behind him is really nicely done! I really love it!

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Nick-Ian In reply to Akatsuki-no-Aiko [2013-12-02 23:38:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I haven't played FF VIII, so I'm not really sure how he's connected to a lion. Is it his pet or something? Β 

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oOFlorianeOo In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-06 22:02:54 +0000 UTC]

Just to add soemthing, his Family name is Leonhart (from Lion Heart). And that's why he choosed "Leon" to hint his real name in Kingdom Heart

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Akatsuki-no-Aiko In reply to Nick-Ian [2013-12-05 14:55:49 +0000 UTC]

Yes, he does have a link with a lion! His Gunblade's symbol is a lion... just as you've drawn it. And he's wearing this same lion as a necklace... I think he must think it's a great symbol... something to remind him that feeling of power and honnor. maybe. ^^'"
You did a great job!

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Nick-Ian In reply to Akatsuki-no-Aiko [2013-12-05 23:09:42 +0000 UTC]

Kinda like Lightning's name.

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